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Everything you need to know about anatomy and physiology … at a Glance!

An ideal introduction and revision guide for anatomy and physiology

As part of the popular At a Glance series, Anatomy & Physiology for Nursing & Healthcare Students provides a wonderful introduction to the topic and is written with the student nurse in mind. This is also a useful reference guide for any healthcare professional looking for a quick refresher on the human body. The book strikes a balance between being succinct without being superficial, with concise writing that provides an overview of anatomy and physiology. Helping nurses develop practical skills and deliver increasingly complex care for patients through the study of how the body functions, readers will also find: A user-friendly approach that includes bite-size pieces of information and full-colour diagrams to help students retain, recall, and apply facts to their practice Clinical practice points that aim to encourage readers to relate to the theoretical concepts in practice New to the second edition: a chapter on anatomical terms and emphasising the importance of the correct anatomical terminology in communication between healthcare professionals Includes access to a companion website with self-assessment questions for each chapter

This quick and easy-to-digest introduction to anatomy and physiology is the perfect textbook for nursing students in all fields of practice, allied healthcare students including paramedics and physiotherapists, and newly qualified nurses and nursing associates. It is also an ideal reference book for anyone looking for an overview of the human body. The book is also available in a range of digital formats which allows for easy access on the go.

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Preface   vii

Abbreviations   ix

Acknowledgements   xi

How to use your revision guide and the companion website   xiii

Part 1 Foundations   1

1 Anatomical terms   2

2 Genetics and genomics   4

3 Homeostasis   6

4 Fluid compartments   8

5 Cells and organelles   10

6 Transport systems   12

7 Blood   14

8 Inflammation and immunity   16

9 Tissues   18

Part 2 The nervous system   21

10 The brain and nerves   22

11 The structures of the brain   24

12 The spinal cord   26

13 The blood supply   28

14 The autonomic nervous system   30

15 The peripheral nervous system   32

Part 3 The heart and vascular system   35

16 The heart   36

17 Blood flow through the heart   38

18 The conducting system   40

19 Nerve supply to the heart   42

20 The structure of the blood vessels   44

21 The blood pressure   46

22 The lymphatic circulation   48

Part 4 The respiratory system   51

23 The respiratory tract   52

24 Pulmonary ventilation   54

25 Control of breathing   56

26 Gas exchange   58

Part 5 The gastrointestinal tract   61

27 The upper gastrointestinal tract   62

28 The lower gastrointestinal tract   64

29 The liver, gall bladder and biliary tree   66

30 The pancreas and spleen   68

31 Digestion   70

Part 6 The urinary system   73

32 The kidney (microscopic)   74

33 The kidney (macroscopic)   76

34 The ureters, bladder and urethra   78

35 The formation of urine   80

Part 7 The male reproductive system   83

36 The external male genitalia   84

37 The prostate gland   86

38 Spermatogenesis   88

Part 8 The female reproductive system   91

39 The female internal reproductive organs   92

40 The external female genitalia   94

41 The female breast   96

42 The menstrual cycle   98

Part 9 The endocrine system   101

43 The endocrine system   102

44 The thyroid and adrenal glands   104

45 The pancreas and gonads   106

Part 10 The musculoskeletal system   109

46 Bone structure   110

47 Bone types   112

48 Joints   114

49 Muscles   116

Part 11 The skin   119

50 The skin   120

51 The skin appendages   122

52 Epithelialisation   124

53 Granulation   126

Part 12 The senses   129

54 Sight   130

55 Hearing   132

56 Olfaction   134

57 Gustation   136

Appendices

Appendix 1 Normal physiological values   138

Appendix 2 Prefixes and suffixes   140

Appendix 3 Glossary   147

Further reading   150

Index   151